Anything offered with true devotion (like fruit, water, leaf, and flower), love to God, and any gifts given to others, are all considered as offerings to God. Offering himself and everything he has, to God, will set him free from Karma.

Gifts given to deserving persons, at the right time and place, without expecting any rewards are Sattwic. Gifts given for selfish motives, expecting a return are Rajasic while those given to unworthy persons, at the wrong time and place is Tamasic.

Good actions like Alms Giving, Sacrifice and Austerity should never be given up.